The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

Getting Around

Valet parking $55, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change) .A complimentary shuttle runs hourly between the resort and the beach club.

Dining

Jack Dusty (seafood and local dishes, craft microbrews and cocktails, open for all day dining). Ridley's Porch (located at The Beach Club on Lido Key; locally inspired dishes). The Lido Key Tiki Bar (open-air beach bar). The Gulf Club Grille (located at Riz-Carlton Golf Club, offering seasonal menu and full bar with golf course views). Coffee Corner (serving hot and cold drinks and light bites to go). Kemp's Market (located at The Beach Club on Lido Key, offering grab-and-go options).

Fun and Games

Outdoor heated pool and whirlpool. Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Lido Key with zero-entry pool, as well as beach activities including kayaking* and paddle boarding*. Poolside cabanas*. 18-hole championship golf course (16 miles away). 24-hour fitness centre. Spa*. Tennis courts.

Handy Stuff

WiFi included in the resort fee. 24-hour room service*. Gift shop/Convenience store. Laundry service*.

Resort Fees

Resort fee: $65 per room, per night, plus tax (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort Fees Information

Resort fee includes: - WiFi and enhanced Internet speed at the hotel, The Beach Club and The Golf Club - One fitness class daily - Two-hour bicycle rental at the hotel - Umbrellas and chairs at The Beach Club - Use of masks, fins, and body boards at The Beach Club - Access to driving range and golf practice area - Use of kayaks, paddleboards and life vests at the hotel - Use of fishing poles at the hotel. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge. Please note: all guests must be 18 or older to book a room.

TripAdvisor traveller rating

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Traveller rating

Excellent (2017)
Very good (518)
Average (263)
Poor (139)
Terrible (118)

We Got Cheated

Apr 21, 2026 Krista Z

Extremely disappointed. We got a room for one night specifically so that we could get a cabana at the beach club to spend a special day with family. This was not inexpensive and we naturally expected the experience to be commensurate. A $450 cabana should pretty nice, wouldn't you think? It was literally 4 loungers that were identical to all the… Read more

Extremely disappointed. We got a room for one night specifically so that we could get a cabana at the beach club to spend a special day with family. This was not inexpensive and we naturally expected the experience to be commensurate. A $450 cabana should pretty nice, wouldn't you think? It was literally 4 loungers that were identical to all the others around the pool (the description said that the cabana was for up to 6 people, but there is no way we could have fit 2 more), a stringy hammock that was impossible to lay in and a tiki style roof. That's it. Now please look at the attached photo. That was our $450 view. Our backs were to the pool, there was a *tiny* sliver of ocean visible if you craned your neck, and we could barely relax with the sound of heavy machinery constantly moving up and down the beach that was being repaired. To top it off, the service was even lacking, taking 30+ minutes for drink orders and even longer when we were trying to check out. Admittedly, the food and drinks were tasty, but that's all that was decent about the experience. Read less

Lost trust after item went missing from my room

Apr 19, 2026 Meredith L

I stayed at this hotel for a wedding weekend and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience involving a personal item. During my stay, my diamond earrings went missing from my room. What was most concerning was not just the loss itself, but how the situation was handled. I reported it while I was still at the hotel, and received little to… Read more

I stayed at this hotel for a wedding weekend and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience involving a personal item. During my stay, my diamond earrings went missing from my room. What was most concerning was not just the loss itself, but how the situation was handled. I reported it while I was still at the hotel, and received little to no guidance on what steps to take. There was no follow up from management, and I had to repeatedly call on my own just to check if anything had been done. For a hotel of this caliber, I expected a much higher level of professionalism and care, especially when it comes to guest safety and personal belongings. Even if the item could not be recovered, clear communication and a proper response would have made a significant difference. I am still sick over the loss of my earrings, and this experience has completely eroded my trust. I now refuse housekeeping service in hotel rooms altogether because I no longer feel comfortable having anyone enter my space. Read less

Exceptional Club Lounge

Apr 18, 2026 Mike M

This review is for a Club Lounge access room. Blair, Ben and Beatrix in the Club Lounge provided some of the best service I have experienced in RC lounges. Drinks were perfectly mixed and no request was left unfilled. Arrangements were made for car service to dinner each night. I look forward to returning to this property and experiencing the Club… Read more

This review is for a Club Lounge access room. Blair, Ben and Beatrix in the Club Lounge provided some of the best service I have experienced in RC lounges. Drinks were perfectly mixed and no request was left unfilled. Arrangements were made for car service to dinner each night. I look forward to returning to this property and experiencing the Club Level again. Read less

5 STAR ? I dont think so

Apr 16, 2026 Martin R

Oh dear, I was warned not to book this hotel as the 5 STAR claim was way off mark...and true to others words it was not. Im afraid it wasnt enjoyable at all , in fact it reminded me a little of Benidorm hotels , very noisy , very cheesy , no way did it have class...think Premier in with a pool and you know what its like .TBH I dont think the… Read more

Oh dear, I was warned not to book this hotel as the 5 STAR claim was way off mark...and true to others words it was not. Im afraid it wasnt enjoyable at all , in fact it reminded me a little of Benidorm hotels , very noisy , very cheesy , no way did it have class...think Premier in with a pool and you know what its like .TBH I dont think the staff really care as this place...due to its name...gets booked up by many unsuspecting tourists . Never again, I would NOT recommend !! Read less

Great location, bad service

Apr 9, 2026 JENNIFER B

If you're expecting a 5 star Ritz experience, go somewhere else! Our room wasn't available until 6:30pm; after traveling all day this was frustrating. The front desk didn't even call to let us know; we had to keep going up to ask. The rooms do not get cleaned every day unless you ask... asking for a room to be cleaned in a 5 star resort is a joke.… Read more

If you're expecting a 5 star Ritz experience, go somewhere else! Our room wasn't available until 6:30pm; after traveling all day this was frustrating. The front desk didn't even call to let us know; we had to keep going up to ask. The rooms do not get cleaned every day unless you ask... asking for a room to be cleaned in a 5 star resort is a joke. They originally forgot to put a shower curtain in our room... again should a 5 star resort even have shower curtains? The pool service is painfully slow and the drinks are overpriced. The beach club is 15 minutes away, 30 in afternoon traffic but the staff is more attentive there. At 11am they did not have towels available... on a busy holiday weekend.. The rooms need a major renovation and the hotel needs to hire staff. Disappointing for the amount they have they nerve to charge per night. Read less

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